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Standards system improvements on the right track
BusinessNZ says many of the changes to New Zealand’s system of standards proposed today by the Government are on the right track, but it will be important that the standard setting process remains demonstrably independent of government and regulatory control.
Spring step – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector showed increased levels of expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 55.6.
New orders keep manufacturing on track – PMI
Continued high levels of new orders ensured the manufacturing sector remained in expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 54.3.
International business event coming to Auckland
A meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) will be held in Auckland next year, it was announced at the APEC meetings underway in Bali today.
Education strategy good for economy
The Government’s draft strategy for tertiary education for the next five years features a strong emphasis on the economy, says BusinessNZ.
NZ economy – onwards and upwards
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows nearly all key indicators for the economy are positive.
NZ achieves good energy sustainability ranking
New Zealand continues to score highly in an international survey of energy sustainability.
Lower ACC levies welcome
ACC consultation documents show employer, employee and motor vehicle levies are set for reductions of 15 – 17 percent next year.
A strong response from NZ businesses
An excellent response from New Zealand businesses has resulted in more than 180 products being nominated for Buy NZ Made’s first ever “People’s Choice Awards”.
Holding pattern – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector displayed a lower level of expansion after recent record results, with a PSI for August at 53.2.
RMA reforms misunderstood
Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act seem to have been misunderstood, says BusinessNZ.
Tail wind continues – PMI
Manufacturing activity continues to push forward with another healthy month of expansion for August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 57.5.